James Reekie has been selected to fight the Scottish Parliamentary Constituency of Dunfermline at next year's Scottish Parliament Elections. James commented:

"There is no denying that Dunfermline is one of Labour's strongest areas, but I have lived in the constituency for most of my life and I believe that with the support of local people I can change that sad reality. Next May's election will be fought on the basis of the Aircraft Carriers currently being constructed in Rosyth. Although this isn't part of the constituency a lot of jobs in the area centre around the completion of this project. I support the project wholeheartedly and will be the voice for local people as the Labour Party continue to use them as a political football."

New reaches me that Dr. Belinda Hacking, an NHS Clinical Psychologist and mother-of-three, has been selected for Dunfermline and West Fife.

The seat, which borders Gordon Brown's parliamentary constituency, was gained by the Lib Dems (from Labour) at a by-election in 2005, where the Conservatives remained in fourth place.

Belinda said on her selection:

"I consider this to be an important opportunity to demonstrate how the Conservative Party is committed to supporting the NHS and other public services. I have worked tirelessly in the NHS for 15 years and I am passionate about delivery of excellence in public services. I look forward to this campaign."